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Among airlines operating Lyon to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Lyon and Madrid. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Iberia
• Volotea
• easyJet

Flights from Lyon to Madrid usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lyon to Madrid.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $160 round-trip via Venice Marco Polo (VCE), compared to $189 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

One-stop flights from Lyon to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Lyon to Madrid route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $176 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $209, a difference of $33. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lyon to Madrid route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lyon to Madrid flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Lyon to Madrid takes 2h 01m, covering 567 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lyon to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 8:11 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 37% above the route average of $191. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Lyon to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $53, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Volotea has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Lyon to Madrid flights are:

• easyJet: 92% on time
• Volotea: 91% on time
• Iberia: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 4h 59m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 5h 40m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Alamo
· Centauro

Round-trip flights from Lyon to Madrid range from $135 to $270, with an average of $191 over the past 12 months. Anything below $135 counts as a good deal.